Perhaps the most anticipated album of the time, this cocaine-fulled follow-up to the debut and sophomore world beaters by Oasis has been hated by its creator (Noel Gallagher) and adored by and inspired acts such as Kasabian and Marilyn Manson.

The one-two punch of Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, albums revered as some of the greatest in all of British music history, was a tough act to follow. Critics found the lengths of many of the tracks to be bloated, and in subsequent interviews band members and other artists involved in the album’s production have expressed regrets regarding the recording and composition of the album.

“Be Here Now” Q&A

What did the artists think of the album?

Me, personally, I’m with you (Liking the album, red.). I’m not bringing people up, but there are a lot of sheep out there, aren’t there? And if the main guy (Noel Gallagher) says, “Oh, it’s fucking this and that,” a lot of people not using their own minds say, “Yeah, I agree.” If Noel had said it’s the best thing ever, I’m sure it’d have gotten a different fucking reception. The reason why he didn’t like it is because it reminds him of a not-so-good time with his ex-wife. That’s fine. That’s his prerogative.

But me, I had a good time making that album. I think there are some great songs on it. I think I sung really well, and it was a good time to be alive. Some of the songs went on a bit long, and they were a bit overproduced, but that’s what happens, mate, if you think you’re a producer. At that time, our kid was always messing with the tracks. It’s like, write the songs, play the guitar, and shut the fuck up. I like that album, because that’s what I did — I sang the songs, I had a good time, and went to the pub.